Our wedding was earlier this year and we have waited to write this review because we wanted photos to prove how amazing, talented and fun Laura and her team are. Hiring Fierce productions was the best decision we could have made. We interviewed a few wedding planners and we were impressed by Laura. During our consultation she actively listened to our vision and put it into words to help us understand what our day would entail. My husband and I had no idea what we were doing when we embarked on this process. We had a general vision, but did not know how to pull it together. We had several design meetings and after each meeting Laura left us feeling confident that everything was going to come together. Laura has a great sense for design and event planning. I feel like she can see into the future and predict flaws, prevent them and execute our vision. The day of our wedding we were calm because Laura checked all the boxes, literally! She was able to command the room, and still put us at ease so we could enjoy our day. Our day had a few tiny setbacks but Laura did what she could to make it right. The most impressive feat was the timeline. We had a very detailed timeline and Laura and her team made sure we covered everything. She handled unforeseen issues with ease. My advice to you is to hire Fierce productions full wedding planner service, listen to everything Laura says, sit back and relax. Also hire Adam Biba to be your photographer. He captured the moment of Laura doing her thing! Thank you again for making our day beautiful. Saleem and Matt read more

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Our wedding day was so much fun, and we are so grateful to Laura and Olivia for making it possible! When we got engaged, we knew some of the things we wanted to be a part of our wedding, and some of the things we didn't -- but we had no idea how to put it all together. We also knew that we wanted to have the kind of wedding that requires a lot of preparation, but that we didn't want have wedding planning become second jobs for us. We tried out a couple wedding planners, and eventually we sat down with Laura. She methodically worked with us on how to turn all the things we like and care about and that unite as a couple into a wonderful and perfect wedding -- and helped us organize it all into manageable chunks with a clear timeline. We started our wedding planning with Laura and Olivia, and eventually when Laura went on maternity leave we stayed with Olivia for the rest of our journey. Each had their own personal touches and ways of working, but both were incredibly professional, helpful, and organized. We often showed up to meetings knowing the general vibes that we wanted, not necessarily specifics or even how to express those "vibes", and Laura and Olivia turned those into concrete vendors, choices, and timelines. In the end, we made it through planning without it ever feeling like a second job, and we were in a great position to enjoy the most perfect wedding we could imagine: a big party with all our favorite people, and all our favorite things, celebrating what we love most about each other. More on the big day: Olivia and team managed the day exceptionally well. Everything was in place without us ever having to worry about a single thing. The day was fun and light, from getting dressed and having photos taken all over the city, all the way through the end of the night. Throughout the day, we kept getting asked how we found our amazing venue, caterers, photographer, DJ, florist... the list goes on. Each and every one of them was recommended by Laura. She did a great job of recommending a few vendors that she knew and trusted that fit with our vision for our wedding day, and each one of them did a phenomenal job. Our food was delicious, our music was a hit, and the decorations were beautiful, and we weren't worried at all on the day. Days and weeks after the wedding, we're still a little shocked: we knew this would be a party with our favorite people and favorite things, but even we didn't expect the end result to be so much fun. read more

Since our wedding was taking place a year and a half after we already got married, we wanted the wedding to be different than the traditional format. Laura and team were great at making our vision of merging two different cultures come together seamlessly and provided great recommendations for vendors that we probably would not have found on our own! In addition, Olivia was our day of coordinator and kept our day stress-free, organized, and so much fun! Highly recommend for anyone that wants a non-traditional wedding with high energy and creative taste. read more

I contacted Fierce to help me plan a happily ever after party to celebrate with friends and family after we eloped during COVID. Many of the the party planning companies I'd talked to seemed confused or uncomfortable with this slightly unconventional request - but not Fierce! They had great ideas, great advice and went out of their way to find vendors, decor and ideas that exactly matched our vision. Olivia and Laura were on top of all the timing and details throughout the process and always available and helpful. The party went off without a flaw or worry. What a great experience! read more

Laura, Olivia, Kathleen, and the entire Fierce Team were beyond creative, thoughtful, kind, and personable. They made wedding planning so fun and we couldn't have done it without their expertise. Thank you for making our weekend so memorable and special! read more

Fierce Productions made our wedding a lovely symphony! My partner and I work in advertising/marking space, and I often plan and manage events for my job. We were immediately impressed by Laura. We liked her style, and as her company name accurately states, she is FIERCE! Fierce Productions manages events at the Colvin House, a lovely mansion on Chicago's north side. My partner and I did quite a bit of the planning before we hired Fierce Productions, but as we drew closer to the event date we knew we needed a trusted planning professional to make sure everything went perfect the day of the wedding, and it did. She asked for all the contracts, contacts and people that were involved in the wedding and Laura crafted the mother ship of event plans, all details, even down to literally the last second of our special day. Laura managed the logistical communications between our vendors, as well as friends and family that were involved that day. Laura is timely, considerate, professional and a ton of fun. We knew she was the right fit for not only us but for our event in general. To say Fierce Productions is LGBTQ friendly is an understatement, Laura felt like family. My only regret is that we didn't hire her earlier in the process. She worked magic resolving a few logistical issues that bubbled up with our expanding guest list, and with a few vendors that were not as timely as we needed them to be since we were on a really short timeline. Hiring Laura was the best investment for our wedding. It allowed my partner and me to focus on the day, our guests and let us enjoy every moment of not only the wedding but the days leading up to as well as the wrap up at the event location. Laura and Fierce Productions, 100% recommended! read more

Laura Reitsma and her team at Fierce Productions are a wonderful group to be working with and we'd highly recommend using them for wedding planning services. We met with Laura for an initial consultation and immediately felt that her creative, thoughtful approach to helping couples dream up not only an excellent wedding, but one that would cater to their unique interests and personalities. If you don't know what you exactly want for your wedding (or even if you do), Laura was also available to be a sounding board, to present ideas, and (most importantly) ask the couple questions that spark up creativity! She's very knowledgeable about what's been done before, what to consider, who to work with, but by no means will push a specific outside vendor to work with a couple if it's not the right fit. The Fierce team did an amazing job of coordinating with all our outside vendors, our officiant, handling correspondence where appropriate, and when it came to day-of management, they were a dream. Even when the bride felt somewhat nauseous toward the end of dinner, the team was there with an ice pack and a ginger ale to help her get back to 100%. We had several venues to hop between on our big day, and they were able to help with transportation of important items to consider at each and set up where necessary. We admittedly hired the team three months prior to our wedding date, but couldn't imagine pulling off our event without them. They immediately jumped in and helped us get on a timeline that we needed to get final touches in order. On top of their great service, they are committed to upholding a very respectable Ally Pledge for them and their vendors that lines up with our values. While their service alone is reason to hire, the social impact is definitely icing on an already sweet cake. read more

Hiring Fierce was the best decision we made for our wedding. As a pandemic couple, we had to make hundreds of difficult decisions and I feel confident saying we would not have had the beautiful and safe wedding we had if not for Laura and her team. Not only were they gender inclusive and kind, they also handled everything on our day. Any problems that arose never made it to me even afterward, and I'm so grateful for their support. Thanks for making our wedding fierce, safe, and perfect! read more

Wedding planning sucks. There is a lot of issues with crazy vendors, timing, and even the guests. Who doesn't love that weird and estranged family member that is coming to your wedding. Well here is a very simple solution to handle "Uncle Roger" and all the rigors and stress that come with planning. Hire Laura. That simple. Her team was kind, attentive, and dedicated to fielding our wedding during a global pandemic and helping us schedule around the chaos. Part of me thinks I should get married again just to have her plan it again. (JOKE) Overall, this was an A++ experience and I fully endorse her for anyone looking to have the help and dedication she can provide. read more

Fierce Productions was great for our wedding! Laura (owner) and her team did a COVID wedding giveaway and as the winner of the giveaway, Laura provided professional, timely, and well-organized services. She is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community, and was excited for all of our ideas as we are very non-traditional. She also brainstormed other ideas, and helped bring our wedding day vision together! I would recommend Laura not only for weddings, but also other events. Her team had our wedding timeline down to the minute and everything went very smoothly (I would not have known if something actually went wrong!). Trust Laura with any event, her team is awesome! read more

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My wife and I had a very specific vision for our wedding (fecund spring meets 'Studio 54' after the party where we met) and Laura and the Fierce Productions team did an INCREDIBLE job bringing it to life. The standard elements from florals to food were perfectly executed, and the special elements like a family photo wall and disco ball flourishes were manifested beautifully by Laura and her team. Laura even went the extra step of going out to see a wedding band we researched after our initial selection fell through, just to make sure they were the right fit for us (and they absolutely were). We would highly recommend Laura and co to anyone planning a wedding ... they're the best! read more

We cannot express enough just how much Fierce Productions knocked it out of the park!! Fierce is an incredible company. With values that align with ours and highly positive referrals from friends, it was an easy choice to hire them to design and coordinate our wedding day. From the get-go Laura was honest and upfront about the planning process, how we could make our vision come true, the challenges and costs that come with a backyard wedding, and what we could expect of each other over the year we worked together. Our introduction call with Laura was mid-pandemic so we met over Zoom. I loved that it was as much Laura interviewing us as we were interviewing her! Making sure we were a mutual fit is a great way to kick things off. Once we signed on, Fierce set-up an Aisle Planner account with us which included the biggest checklist I think I have ever seen! And thank goodness for that checklist. It kept us on track every step of the way and made sure we knew exactly what we should be working on. There were so many items on there we hadn't even considered, and it gave us the structure we needed. Each item was organized based on a section (i.e. Florals, Transportation, etc) and due date. It made it much easier and more approachable knowing each month what 5-10 tasks we needed to address during that time. On top of that, we received the Fierce vendor list which is where we found the best cake maker around, a killer DJ, an excellent beautician, and an incredible florist. We loved knowing that these vendors were Fierce approved, small businesses that we were supporting for our big day and who would, in turn, make our day as special as it was. Cannot say enough great things about Fierce! They made our wedding a smooth, effortless event that we will never forget. read more

Laura & Team put together a fantastic event for my company's virtual holiday party! She took some of my ideas, worked with her team and brought them to life in a way I didn't know how it could happen in a virtual environment. We ended up hosting a virtual Murder Mystery party, where she found actors to perform for us, and then helped us figure out a way to do virtual karaoke. My team enjoyed the break from their work days to celebrate the Holidays in our remote world! From email communication to execution, this team was on point. They set expectations well and overall helped us have fun!! Thank you all! read more

What do you get with Fierce: professionalism, timeliness and organization, great vision and design ideas, knowledge and experience, great connections with local vendors and other small businesses. We cannot say ANYTHING bad about Fierce. Working with Laura during the planning process was amazing. She has all the tools and resources to help get sh*t done and ensure your wedding day is a smooth ride of excellence. We utilized her design vision and budgeting skills in addition to her wedding coordination services, all of which were a fantastic value. Laura helped refine our ideas into a GORGEOUS event. She was also able to help give us an idea of what our vision would cost us and worked to balance both the budget and our needs to help guide us in making decisions. One of the most useful tools provided is the use of Aisle Planner platform for organization and collaboration. It was a great asset while working through planning our wedding, whether it was using the shared design board to bounce ideas off of Laura or keeping track of our guests, lists and notes, and budget. The List!! Laura has cultivated a fantastic list of vendors that she has worked with and knows share Fierce values. She was not only helpful in helping us find quality and reliable vendors, but she also saved the day at the last minute when our transportation fell through. Fierce supports working with local professionals who are inclusive, supportive of all humans, and genuinely wonderful people. The list of fierce vendors is another amazing perk you receive when working with the Fierce team. Laura and her team are exactly who you need, when you need it -- late in the planning process we ran into MAJOR issues with a vendor. We called Laura freaking out a bit and she remained cool, calm, and collected. She helped talk through our issues and made sure that we were HEARD. She assisted in calming down both us and the situation, and gathered all parties back on the same page. During all the unknown of COVID and constantly changing regulations, rules, and guidelines, Laura gave us advice, direction, and support when we were trying to plan an event in the unknown. Hannah and Laura were 100% dedicated to keeping everything fabulous on our wedding day. We started out the day with Laura and then had Hannah as our "personal attendant" for the entire day after Laura left to oversee the venue set up. Hannah did an amazing job keeping everything and everyone on schedule and making us feel completely supported no matter what. They were saviors when one of our bridesmaids had a zipper that fell apart, and they worked with the other bridesmaids and got it fixed before we even knew there was an issue. Hannah was also a godsend after the wedding - she gathered all of the miscellaneous wedding items and brought them back to our home so that everything was there when we came back the following evening. They focused on making sure all of our friends and family got to experience the day with us instead of worrying about anything. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate the ENTIRE Fierce team. They are our heroes, they made the day perfect. Before choosing Fierce, we read so many reviews that said "we could not have done this without them" -- all of them are 100% correct. We could have had a wedding, but it would have been nowhere near the emotional, amazing, beautiful, and precious experience that we had with one another and were able to have and share with all our guests. read more

Laura and the Fierce team were absolutely amazing! When we first started planning, we only had a loose vision of what we wanted, but Laura took we had to say and it culminated in something more beautiful than we had ever imagined, and very us! We can't stop gushing about it! Everything went off without a hitch on the day of too. Everyone and everything was where it needed to be, and we didn't have to worry or even think about it at all -- Laura and her team took care of it. Our job was to just enjoy the day, and we certainly did! Throughout the entire planning process, Laura made sure to keep us on track and continually checked in with us at every major decision point to make sure we were comfortable with the choices we were making. She provided many recommendations about vendors, design, and all the other little details in between, and explained both the good and the bad for them, which we really appreciated. All these things helped take away a lot of the stress and worry we had, and we knew we could completely trust and rely on Laura to help us make the decisions right for us and stay on-time. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to work with Laura -- we really couldn't have picked a better planner and team to help us make it all possible. We honestly wish we could do it all again :) read more

The entire Fierce team is amazing and helped us plan and execute the wedding of our dreams! Laura has tons of insight into the industry and her recommendations are top tier. She has great taste when it comes to design as well. Our entire day went seamlessly; it was truly a FLAWLESS wedding. Our guests were so impressed and said it was their favorite wedding ever. We could\n't be happier and will cherish the memories from our wedding day forever. Big thanks to Laura and the whole team at Fierce! read more

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I had the opportunity to work with Laura on June 1st for an amazing couple at the Adler Planetarium. I have been DJing since 2005 and I have seen my share of good and great event planners. But Laura is FIERCE and she and her team is in a class all by themselves. What I witnessed was a woman who had everything under control, an answer for every question from multiple vendors, and a flexible timeline which is crucial. Something always comes up at an event and it's how the individual or team handle's it, is what makes them FIERCE. Friends. When you or whoever is in your respected circles, are in need of a FIERCE Event Planner. Reach out to Laura Reitsma TODAY!!!! read more

Fierce Productions would be my first choice for any wedding/event! Laura is one of the most organized people I've ever worked with. Her and her team are a shining example of how a business should be run. Their passion, dedication, and results are unparalleled. read more

I attended my friend Ginny and Derek's wedding in Harpswell, Maine and was thoroughly impressed-and was actually blown away-by the amazing attention to detail that Fierce Productions provided for their nuptials. No snags, no delays, everything turned out absolutely brilliant. So happy they chose this production company and that their wedding was a smash. Thank you! read more

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Working with Fierce Productions is like planning a party with a particularly stylish, fun, and freakishly organized friend. My wife and I knew from the moment that we met Laura that this was the person we could trust with such an important day. We wanted to throw an epic party where all of our friends felt comfortable just being themselves, and she just... got it. And then, just a few months ahead of our big day, COVID hit. I remember calling Laura in May of last year, on the verge of tears, to talk about postponing our September 2020 reception. Calm, cool and collected, she coordinated with all of our vendors, found a date that worked for everyone, and moved the big party out a year. She took so much of the stress off of my shoulders in that moment... I will never be able to thank her enough for that. A few weeks ago, 53 weeks after our minimony, we FINALLY got all our friends and family together for that epic party. Laura suggested little tweaks that helped bring new life to our original plans. She and her team coordinated everything from getting-ready meals for the wedding party to helping us book an amazing surprise performer just two weeks ahead of the event. The day of, they made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. My Type A tendencies didn't kick in once - we both actually got to enjoy our day and leave any troubleshooting to someone else. This is a team of literal rock stars. Book them for all the things. You won't regret it. read more

I can't say enough about how much of a pleasure it was working with Laura and her team at fiercepros. Laura and her team helped manage not one, but two memorable events to celebrate our marriage. Her team helped create a memorable and unique experience that we will never forget. They also managed the complexities around all of the vendor relationships to ensure everything went great for us and our guests during these events. The day of our event we were soo lucky to have the pleasure of working with Hannah who went above and beyond to ensure bride and groom were prioritized which created an amazing experience where we could enjoy ourselves and have fun with friends and family. I would highly recommend Laura and Fierce productions for anyone who is looking for a once and a lifetime experience! read more

My partner and I were not originally planning on hiring a coordinator for our wedding, but it was clear from our initial meeting with Laura the value, insights, energy, and support the Fierce team would bring to our event. They did not disappoint! Coordinator Hannah was an absolute joy to work with. She kept us organized, on track, smiling, and dedicated to our personal vision in the months leading up to our event. On our wedding day, Hannah was there for us with a fabulous team (shout out to Kathleen and Kristina!) making sure everything went smoothly. It was truly special, and I am so thankful to have had the Fierce team supporting us along the way. read more

Laura and her team are incredible in what they do. We had a beautiful wedding planned in April (thanks to Laura). Once the Coronavirus pandemic began they were calling and sending emails to our venue/vendors to ensure we can be rescheduled without any additional cost to us. It really helped ease our worry. Couldn't thank all of them enough. If you are looking for A party planner that really cares about their clients feierce productions is what you're looking for. read more

Fierce Productions, particularly our wedding coordinator Hannah, did an absolutely amazing job. They were with us every step of the way, always available whenever we had questions/concerns, they made sure every detail of our wedding was covered and did not fall through the cracks and did an excellent job keeping all of our vendors coordinated. Most importantly they were very comfortable and easy to work with. Could not recommend more highly. read more

When my husband and I were beginning the process of planning our wedding, we found ourselves overwhelmed. Originally I didn't think I needed a wedding planner, especially since we were trying to keep our budget as low as possible. GOOD GRAVY was I totally wrong. Laura from Fierce Productions worked with us over the course of nearly a year and made literally EVERY aspect of planning a wedding easier. She helped us find a venue, led fun productive meetings to brainstorm creative ideas, and helped us wade through endless options of caterers, decor, flowers, etc. Closer to the wedding she took care of so much of the nitty gritty logistics I didn't have time for (and honestly didn't even know I really needed to have done). I felt like she really made a successful effort to "get" us and our style and what we were going for, instead of suggesting boring generic stuff. And she was consistently full of awesomely creative ideas (my husband is a writer and she suggested putting borrowed working typewriters on each table for guests to write notes to us. How cool would that be??) She was smart, decisive, and fun to work with. She was so motivated that she was often the one getting things off the ground and lighting a very needed fire under our butts. And I honestly think we spent less money in the long run because of how many great ideas she had to keep costs down. In the end, my husband and I had several people tell us that our wedding was the most fun wedding they'd ever attended. I give so much of that credit to Laura and her fantastic planning. I'm not sure I could've found the kind of crowd planning and sound design that she and her team provided in another company. Planning a wedding was one of the most stressful and complicated things I've ever done, and Laura just made it SO much easier for me and my husband. So if you're on the fence about wedding planners, do yourself a favor and hire Laura at Fierce Productions!! read more

Hire Laura & The Fierce Team!!! Laura and her team jumped in to help coordinate our wedding day with under two weeks notice. I think that must be a record and they did a fantastic job. This was a TALL task and Laura and her team hit the ball out of the park - they were organized, thoughtful, and passionate about our vision for our wedding. Below are some of the particular reasons we found her to be truly Top Tier. 1. Relaxed But Organized & Detail Oriented There are many people in the wedding business who are good executors but their energy level is extremely high and they take a "command and control" approach. Laura is an excellent executor but is also relaxed and fun. This is uncommon and it's deeply fulfilling to work with someone with this mixture. 2. Everyone Talked About How Good Laura & Her Team Were More than any other vendor at our wedding, people came up to us during and after the wedding and mentioned how strong Laura and her team were. None of these comments were prompted by us. So not only was our experience very good but all of our friends and family felt how well coordinated the wedding was because of her work. 3. Support of LGBTQ Community While we are a straight couple and in many ways had a traditional wedding, it was meaningful to us to work with someone who has built a business around serving the LGBTQ community. That has special meaning for us. 4. Passion For Our Special Quirks To The Wedding Laura tries to find the "thing" or "special part" of a couple's wedding vision and she executes against it. For us, it was a dance to Call Me Maybe with light up gold shoes for the wedding party. It sounds quirky and weird but there was a surprising amount of coordination that went into making it all happen. Laura understood the importance of this and made it happen which put us over the moon - it's the thing we talk about most from our wedding. 5. Humility The amount of things Laura and her team did behind the scenes without us knowing is astounding. From writing a wonderfully detailed personal note to us in our wedding book to dropping off the top of our cake at our hotel room so we could share at that night at 2am with friends - Laura and her team were very happy to be the behind the scenes coordinators. I think it's fair to say that we will never forget the impact that Laura and her team had on our special day for the rest of our lives. We'd work with her again in a heartbeat. read more

We had our 1st and hopefully last Virtual Company Christmas party! Fierce Production put together an awesome experience. Laura, Jefferson and Tyler did a great job making it an amazing time. We had a little issues with the spelling of our company name but STILL it was great. Jefferson and Tyler kept us laughing and engaged and we ended on time. Our employees raved about how great it was. Thank you Fierce Production. read more

We are so grateful for Fierce Productions. Fierce Productions not only made our day feel like an absolute breeze, but they were always there supporting us from the very beginning. When Mike and I first inquired, we had no idea what we wanted to do for our wedding. The only thing we knew was we wanted it to be a perfect blend of us--whatever that meant. And Fierce Productions brought it to life! Laura guided us through all the big and minor details. She toured venues with us, tasted meals with us, guided us through our budget, and used her brilliant, creative brain to design a gorgeous wedding filled with a blend of romance, color, and sparkle. We even had Fierce Member, Allison, design our day of stationary! Once design and vendor bookings were complete, we had Fierce Member, Olivia, take over as lead. She made sure we were completing tasks on our checklist, coordinating with vendors, finalizing payments, and making sure all the small details were taken care of. On the day we had Olivia, Martina, and Kerrie taking care of us, and I truly mean care. Martina was a superstar and handled two separate hotel rooms, and she even stood by all the wedding party's personal belongings while we took photos in the park. There was a moment when the wedding party needed a coffee run, and Kerrie and Martina went to 3(!!!) coffee shops to get us some coffee!! Olivia guided us through the nitty-gritty details, lead our rehearsal, made sure our rehearsal dinner and karaoke celebration was set up, and then on the day, made everything look absolutely stunning by coordinating the vendors, and coordinating the processional. Fierce Productions truly is a team. It is a group of lovely professionals. They took care of us, constantly checked in to make sure we were doing alright, went above and beyond, and allowed us, our families, and wedding party to just have fun!! We still to this day are told "it was my favorite ceremony," " the best wedding," "what a party!", and "It was so you!" So thank you Laura, Olivia, Allison, Martina, and Kerrie! read more

We had an unforgettable, unique, "party-of-the-decade" wedding and we couldn't have done it without Fierce. Sure, everyone says they couldn't do it without a planner, but we truly understand that this team was special and any other team would have resulted in a less perfect wedding for us. Here are the qualities that made Fierce outstanding: 1. Unicorn-whisperers - In our first meeting, Laura was keen at highlighting the quirky things that were special to us. That meeting was all about listening to who we were as people, our dreams and expectations for the big day, and how we wanted our guests to feel. The first thing that Laura wrote down in her notebook that day was "Chimpanzee ring bearer". By the time the wedding came around, my husband had given up on that dream, but Laura made it happen! 2. Adaptable to different personalities - During the 10 months we had to plan, Laura filled in the gaps in our capabilities and availability. She also catered to my need to walk through every detail and my husband's need to get the cliff notes. As a perfectionist who stresses out a lot, while simultaneously being really short on time, I can be pretty tough to work with. I appreciated that Laura never made me feel bad about this, and just adapted to what I needed. I was never made to feel that I was not heard or not in control. 3. Creative / artistic - The Fierce team is fiercely creative and was able to take our nebulous ideas and turn them into a cohesive design (with several directions to choose from). This was pretty involved since we were going for "untraditional and unforgettable". We were so comfortable with Fierce's understanding of who we were, and their eye for design and detail, that we happily granted them executive authority to make changes day-of. 4. Well-connected to miracle-workers - Fierce introduced us to vendors who all seemed to provide that extra level of personalization. 5. Organized - They set our expectations with budget (we came in under budget), and gave us software to keep track of everything. They also packed everything up at the end of the night - nothing was missing, and they packed us a ton of flowers! 6. Sharp and capable - On the wedding day, we had 3 master executors from Fierce taking care of all of the details and providing constant support and direction. They arrived in the morning at the groom's dressing location and my bridal suite armed with their timelines. At least one of the Fierce crew was with me at all times. They anticipated every need, made sure we ate, managed the vendors, and dealt with the last-minute things like implementing our rain plan (crazy storms that day). 7. More than planners - The Fierce team didn't treat us like clients, but friends. They got to know our family members and bridal party. Laura was part of my girl crew for dress fittings, etc (but also did a great job of herding the cats and quizzing vendors). Because of Fierce, our vendors were engaged in our vision and really put their hearts into our day. The feedback from our wedding guests were along the lines of "epic", "so perfectly you", "intimate and emotional", "stunningly beautiful", and "how can you top a surprise chimpanzee??". So now that the wedding is over, we miss our regular calls with the Fierce team. Since then, I planned a small baby shower for someone. It was a thousand times more stressful without their help. For the next event, I won't think twice about calling them! read more

Laura (and Kelley) did an awesome job! We went with the "Final Countdown" (month of) package, as most of our planning was already set when we started talking with Laura. She coordinated with all of our vendors for their meal selection and any last minute contract questions that arose. She also directed our rehearsal and gave my bridal party lots of best practice and advice for the day of. It felt like a day didn't go by that we did not speak with Laura in some capacity the week or so leading up to the wedding. The morning of she reconfirmed all logistics with me over a cup of coffee and touched base with the venue multiple times about our potential rain plan (it didn't rain!). Laura went above and beyond and we couldn't be happier with the work that the Fierce Productions crew did! read more

It was clear from our first meeting that we wanted to work with Fierce. We had a unique vision for our wedding that Laura understood and took to immediately. In the end we had a day more magnificent than we could have imagined, with so many of our detailed visions realized and more; it all came together because of Fierce Productions. We had a beautiful picnic wedding filled with live music, laughter, and love. One key reason choose to work with Fierce Productions was because we wanted to work with professionals that are welcoming to the queer community, doing so ensured we were comfortable being our most authentic selves, and our guests felt that too. Everyone, from our partners, to our friends, to our family, commented on what a uniquely curated and joyous occasion it was. It was marvelous to collaborate with Laura, who always asked the right questions to make sure she understood exactly what we wanted. During the planning process not only did she embrace our creativity, but also helped sculpt our ideas, knowing when to explain how to think realistically, and when to inspire us to dream bigger. For instance, it is because of her encouragement that we had one of our most magical moments, when we performed a song we wrote together at our reception. In other times she helped us understand what might not be an expeditious use of our budget and helped guide and protect us throughout various bookings. As a couple we were able to focus on the fun parts of planning because the Fierce team handled many of the stressful administrative details and logistics. My fiancé and I had space to bond with each other over this process, rather than become overwhelmed with the anxiety and uncertainty of figuring out how to plan for an event during a pandemic. A lot changed with covid-19 and the world over the course of our two and a half year engagement, but we never had to worry about whether we were going to have a wonderful wedding. For the big day itself, we were able to relax, be present, and fully enjoy ourselves. The Fierce team gave us the confidence to "let go", knowing that all of the moving pieces would be deftly handled. Laura did a beautiful job of styling my DIY projects and the decor pieces we collected. Beyond ensuring our reception and ceremony looked the way we wanted it to, and far more importantly, the experience of our wedding was one that centered on the love and community around us. I was so full of joy that I laughed the whole day, including throughout the ceremony, and everyone commented that they had never seen a happier bride. I certainly felt like the happiest. We would highly recommend Fierce Productions to anyone planning a wedding, party, or event, but especially to anyone looking for a unique and dynamic experience. Laura has a true gift for curating immersive environments that foster community, connection, and creativity. Our event was as successful as it was because we invested in her talent and in full service planning. We are so grateful for Laura's enthusiasm, kindness, professionalism, and support. Thank you Laura and the entire Fierce team! read more

Laura from Fierce Productions is the BEST in the biz! Our very first meeting with her was a "real talk" budget discussion where she helped my fiancé and me adjust our plans for our big day to fit a more realistic and practical vision. She was straightforward, professional, flexible, and extremely dedicated to and enthusiastic about helping plan our event. She recommended several of our vendors for the big day (ReVrb Sound, The Flower Girl Company, Allie Appel Photography) and each and every one of them knocked it out of the park. Laura also put together a killer team of day-of coordinators to make everything smooth on the big day, and they handled the small hiccups throughout the day so well that we never even knew that anything went wrong! I would absolutely recommend Laura and Fierce Productions to anyone looking to plan their big day! read more

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From our first discussion on the phone to the end of the wedding night, Laura was amazing! We hired Laura to coordinate our day-of activities and she started working with me the month before the wedding to get the feel of what we had already worked out and what needed to be completed. She jumped right in and was able to smoothly and effectively pick up where I had left off in the planning...and made it better. She had great ideas and worked with me every step of the way. And the day-of was tremendous, from the time she met me at my hair appointment until the end, she coordinated everything perfectly. My wedding party gave me numerous compliments about Laura, saying she was professional and on top of everything, but in a fun and respectful manner. I recommended her services highly! read more

We can't say enough good things about Fierce Productions! When we first met Laura, we were impressed by her professionalism, friendliness, and her willingness to help us achieve exactly what we wanted out of our wedding. She certainly lived up to this first impression; she is thorough, detailed, and most importantly, dedicated to helping us achieve our vision. Our wedding was quite non traditional but Laura rolled with every request we threw at her and helped us make it even better. She was a meticulous note-taker and organizer and remembered even small details that were important to us. On the day of the event, she was an invaluable person to have as a point of contact for all of the vendors. We were not asked a question even once from our vendors; Laura was able to take care of everything so we could simply focus on our guests and have a blast at our party. We highly recommend Fierce Productions to anyone looking for a wedding or event planner. read more

Our organization found ourselves weeks away from our biggest fundraiser without an event planner (our original planner just diasppeared without a word) . Laura stepped into the breach, brought a first class staff to help on the night of the event,and we had one of our most successful events. We can't say enough about the professionalism and organizational skills Laura brought to our event. read more

Laura and the Fierce productions did an amazing job planning and executing our annual holiday party! She was extremely organized, responsive, and was always willing to offer advice or creative ideas. Laura put a lot of thought into everything that she touched, from the seating at the venue to the timeline of our party, to our decor. She made sure that everything was taken care of and I felt extremely comfortable the day of the party. We cannot thank you enough for taking such great care of our team and planning the best holiday party that we've had yet! read more

Laura Reitsma of Fierce Productions did a fantastic job for us and helped save our event! Our event planning committee was working with another event planner for our 200 guest event and that person left us high and dry a few weeks before the event. Laura of Fierce Productions was engaged by our committee to step in, help us get organized and pull off an event that was now in danger of being a disaster. Laura handled everything calmly, quickly, efficiently and professionally. There was no drama. She was organized, detail oriented, and ultimately helped us present an event that was very successful. We simply could not have done it without her! I highly recommend Laura for the outstanding job that she did for us. read more

When people recommended we hire a day-of coordinator while we were planning our wedding, my husband and I were initially skeptical. We had handled everything else so far, so why splurge on the extra expense? But Laura was honestly great and provided indispensable help and advice. She helped us create a schedule, communicated with our vendors, and made sure our day was as fun, easy, and perfect as possible. She was knowledgeable, professional, communicative, and fun to work with! read more

Choosing Laura and the Fierce Team to coordinate our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Laura ensured that our wedding proceeded flawlessly from start to finish and handled every detail. We did not have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day and were able to focus on having a great time! Laura brought a fun, relaxed energy and we were impressed by her ability to direct our large bridal party and keep everyone informed and on-time. Not only did Laura ensure that the wedding day went smoothly, but she helped us to select great vendors and kept our stress level low throughout the planning process. If anyone is on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator, I would 100% recommend choosing Fierce Productions! read more

My husband and I are from the event industry and have worked with Laura in a professional setting. When planning our wedding we always knew we wanted Laura and Fierce Productions to manage the day-of our wedding. She is VERY detail orientated, professional, and knows how to whip people into shape. My biggest wish during my wedding was to feel like I wasn't working - and Laura and her team acted swiftly and with such an ease that made me feel comfortable enough to just enjoy our day. Thanks Laura! read more